News Release

RPM Sets First-Quarter Records

Sales accelerate to record level, ahead 13%

Industrial segment revenues rise 18%

Consumer segment revenues advance 7%

Record net income, excluding asbestos charge, increases 9%

MEDINA, Ohio, Oct. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- RPM International Inc.
(NYSE: RPM) today reported record sales for the fiscal 2006 first quarter,
ended August 31, 2005. Net income and earnings per share declined compared
with the fiscal 2005 first quarter due to continued asbestos liability costs.
Excluding these costs, the company achieved record earnings and earnings per
share.

"Our first-quarter performance reflects the ongoing strategic investment
in our products and services, resulting in industry leading internal growth,"
said Frank C. Sullivan, president and CEO. "The quality, strength and
reputation of our brands enable us to continue to earn the trust of our
customers and to gain market share. We are augmenting this growth through new
products and services as well as acquisitions here in North America and
abroad."

First-Quarter Sales and Earnings

RPM achieved record net sales of $747.4 million for the fiscal 2006 first
quarter, a 13.0% increase over last year's first quarter. Year-over-year
sales growth came from organic growth, +10.8%, favorable foreign currency
translation, +0.8%, and acquisitions, +1.4%.

Beginning with the second quarter of fiscal 2005, RPM has taken a charge
each quarter to adjust its asbestos liability reserves for estimated legal
defense and settlement values associated with known claims at quarter-end.
Therefore, reported net income was $50.0 million compared with net income of
$54.5 million in the fiscal 2005 first quarter, and reported diluted earnings
per share were $0.40 compared with $0.44 per share earned in the fiscal 2005
first quarter. Excluding the asbestos charge taken during 2006, adjusted net
income of $59.3 million this first quarter increased 8.9% compared with last
year, while adjusted diluted earnings per share of $0.47 were 6.8% above
fiscal 2005 first quarter diluted earnings of $0.44 per share.

During the 2005 third fiscal quarter, the company retrospectively adopted
the provisions of Emerging Issues Task Force Issue 04-8, "The Effects of
Contingently Convertible Debt on Diluted Earnings Per Share" ("EITF 04-8"),
which reduces diluted earnings per share, but not net income. The
retrospective application of EITF 04-8 reduced first-quarter 2005 diluted
earnings by $0.03 per share.

Consolidated earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) of $86.3 million in
the 2006 first quarter compare with last year's $92.4 million. Excluding the
asbestos charge, adjusted EBIT comparatively increased 9.5% year over year to
$101.3 million. This result is despite significantly higher raw material
costs, and reflects the strength of organic sales growth, as well as ongoing
pricing initiatives and programs to improve productivity.

Consumer segment sales grew 6.9% to $316.5 million. This year-over-year
sales growth was +6.2% organic, +0.5% foreign exchange translation and the
balance from an acquisition. Consumer segment EBIT of $46.3 million was
unchanged from a year ago, reflecting the impact of continuing higher material
costs.

Reconciliations of EBIT and adjusted net income to comparable Generally
Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) measures, an explanation of how RPM uses
EBIT in managing its businesses and a reconciliation of reported results to
results excluding the impact of the asbestos charge are provided in the
supplemental data accompanying this release.

illbruck Sealant Systems

As previously reported, RPM's Tremco completed the acquisition of illbruck
Sealant Systems on August 31, 2005. illbruck, headquartered in Leverkusen,
Germany, is a leading pan-European manufacturer of high-performance sealants
and installation systems for pre-fabricated construction elements and for
window and door applications. With sales of approximately $190 million,
illbruck brings RPM's combined sales throughout Europe to approximately $440
million.

"Our Tremco organization is excited by the prospects for this integration
and the cross-marketing opportunities that illbruck will provide," Sullivan
commented. "While the earnings impact from illbruck is likely to be neutral
for this fiscal year, we anticipate initial contribution of three to five
cents per share beginning in fiscal 2007."

Asbestos Charge

After-tax asbestos-related payments during the 2006 first quarter were
$10.5 million versus last year's $11.9 million. Before taxes, total asbestos-
related payments of $16.5 million ($12.0 million indemnity) compare with $19.0
million ($14.3 million indemnity) last year.

RPM evaluates the adequacy of its asbestos liability reserves each quarter
and adjusts these reserves when appropriate. Accordingly, the company took an
additional $15.0 million pre-tax asbestos charge in the 2006 first quarter.
This first-quarter charge brought RPM balance sheet reserves for asbestos
liability to $99.7 million at August 31, 2005. The company believes this
level sufficiently supports a conservatively estimated valuation of existing
claims in light of RPM's more aggressive defense strategy, which entails
higher legal costs but ultimately has resulted in lower resolution costs. The
company reaffirmed its commitment to this strategy for managing this exposure,
and that its outlook is in line with current reserve assumptions.

Cash Flow, Financial Position

Cash flow from operations of $33.0 million compares with fiscal 2005
first-quarter cash flow from operations of $41.4 million and reflects
principally the timing of payments of accounts payable year-over-year. Capital
expenditures of $8.5 million during the 2006 quarter compare with depreciation
of $13.0 million. Total debt of $870.3 million reflects the additional
indebtedness related to recent acquisitions, including illbruck, less the
retired $150 million 7% bonds which matured June 15, 2005. RPM's net debt-to-
capital ratio stands at 42% compared with 38% at May 31, the end of the 2005
fiscal year, and 40% one year ago.

Business Outlook

"Our second quarter will be particularly challenging as a result of the
impact of the hurricanes in the Gulf region," stated Sullivan. "Temporary
disruptions to the operations of many of our consumer segment customers and
temporary closure of some of our industrial companies' manufacturing and
distribution will negatively impact sales growth. Additionally, we may
experience price spikes in certain raw material categories."

"For the balance of the year," he added, "a number of RPM consumer and
industrial products are likely to play an important part in the significant
restoration and rebuilding process throughout the Gulf States region. Our
underlying business trends remain strong and point to another year of record
sales and earnings growth, adjusted for the impact of ongoing asbestos related
costs."

Webcast Information

RPM management will host a conference call to further discuss the 2006
first-quarter results beginning at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time today. The call
can be accessed by dialing 800-659-1942, or 617-614-2710 for international
callers. Participants are asked to call the assigned number approximately 10
minutes before the conference call begins. The call, which will last
approximately one hour, will be open to the public, but only financial
analysts will be permitted to ask questions. The media and all other
participants will be in a listen-only mode. For those unable to listen to the
live call, a replay will be available from approximately 12:00 noon Eastern
time on October 6 until 8:00 p.m. Eastern time on October 13, 2005. The
replay can be accessed by dialing 888-286-8010 or 617-801-6888. The access
code is 47015080. The call also will be available both live and for replay,
and as a written transcript, via the Internet on the RPM web site at
http://www.rpminc.com.

About RPM

RPM International Inc., a holding company, owns subsidiaries that are
world leaders in specialty coatings and sealants serving both industrial and
consumer markets. RPM's industrial products include roofing systems, sealants,
corrosion control coatings, flooring coatings and specialty chemicals.
Industrial brands include Stonhard, Tremco, illbruck, Carboline, Day-Glo, Euco
and Dryvit. RPM's consumer products are used by professionals and do-it-
yourselfers for home maintenance and improvement, automotive and boat repair
and maintenance, and by hobbyists. Consumer brands include Zinsser, Rust-
Oleum, DAP, Varathane, Bondo and Testors.

For more information, contact Glenn R. Hasman, vice president - finance
and communications, at 330-273-8820 or ghasman@rpminc.com.

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" relating to the
business of the company. These forward-looking statements, or other
statements made by the company, are made based on management's expectations
and beliefs concerning future events impacting the company and are subject to
uncertainties and factors (including those specified below) which are
difficult to predict and, in many instances, are beyond the control of the
company. As a result, actual results of the company could differ materially
from those expressed in or implied by any such forward-looking statements.
These uncertainties and factors include (a) general economic conditions; (b)
the price and supply of raw materials, particularly titanium dioxide, certain
resins, aerosols and solvents; (c) continued growth in demand for the
company's products; (d) legal, environmental and litigation risks inherent in
the company's construction and chemicals businesses and risks related to the
adequacy of the company's insurance coverage for such matters; (e) the effect
of changes in interest rates; (f) the effect of fluctuations in currency
exchange rates upon the company's foreign operations; (g) the effect of non-
currency risks of investing in and conducting operations in foreign countries,
including those relating to domestic and international political, social,
economic and regulatory factors; (h) risks and uncertainties associated with
the company's ongoing acquisition and divestiture activities; (i) risks
related to the adequacy of its contingent liability reserves, including for
asbestos-related claims; and other risks detailed in the company's other
reports and statements filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission,
including the risk factors set forth in the company's prospectus and
prospectus supplement included as part of the company's Registration Statement
on Form S-4 (File No. 333-114259), as the same may be amended from time to
time. RPM does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any
forward-looking statements to reflect future events, information or
circumstances that arise after the date of this release.

About RPM

RPM International Inc. (NYSE: RPM) owns subsidiaries that are world leaders in coatings, sealants, building materials and related services. From homes to precious landmarks worldwide, their brands are trusted by consumers and professionals alike to protect, improve and beautify. Among its leading consumer brands are Rust-Oleum, DAP and Zinsser.